Payroll Systems Manager

Bon Secours Mercy Health

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Systems Manger provides leadership on technology and related projects including modifications, customizations, and upgrades, adoption of new functionality, reporting, and use of data stored in the Workday Payroll Systems. The Payroll Systems Manger is responsible for providing leadership, planning, project management, the design, development, and oversight of Payroll Technology initiatives in support of department and organizational goals and practices. The Payroll Systems Manger will lead and direct a team of Payroll System Analysts and Payroll Coordinators. This is a remote/work at home position. Hire must be open to working eastern time zone hours.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field of study, or combination of education and relevant experience (required)
• 5 years’ progressive experience supporting HR/Payroll Systems (required)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, email, intranet, internet, and other systems
• Data analysis and reporting
• Organization
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaboration
• Strong attention to detail and focus on problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Works at high level of delegation
• Outstanding communication skills and technical competence

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience managing Workday payroll systems (preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience using Visual Basic within Microsoft Access (or similar program) for database management and data validation (preferred)
• Prior experience using Asana or similar project management software (preferred)
• Direct leadership experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the delivery of high-quality maintenance of payroll systems and processes, continuous improvements, and project initiatives by coordinating with functional and technical staff.
• Leads system-related projects and initiatives (such as, new releases, adoption, and implementation of new functionality, as well as business process changes) in Payroll, including implementation, review, and testing prior to go-live.
• Manage Payroll System processes, identify strategies, risks, and provide options when gaps are identified, develop approaches and mitigations to meet business.
• Maintain awareness of current trends and new Workday functionality, providing recommendations to Payroll Leadership and functional department leads on how to take advantage of these new functionalities.
• Manage, mentor, and guide, team members to enhance in-house expertise.
• Provide frequent and clear communications regarding the status of initiatives, keeping stakeholders informed of changes and work that is in progress.
• Work with System Payroll Director and Managers to lead strategic and decisive planning, to build and maintain a strategic roadmap for Payroll operations.
• Propose and develop enhancements and integrations with other digitalization technologies and platforms as needed to meet Payroll functional strategies.
• Work with integration team to design, configure, and test integrations between internal systems and external vendors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees